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SATURDAY, MAY 7, Judy Goodspeed will be at the Grace M. Pickens Library, 209 E. 9 Street in Holdenville from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with her new book Jeb’s Quest. Signed books will be available at the library. 405-379-3245 or you can order your copy from Judy at 405-380-7126.
Read more1868: The first Memorial Day is declared. General John A. Logan, the commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of Civil War Veterans, issued a proclamation declaring May 5 to be “Decoration Day.” The holiday spread through the Northern states and was adopted as a national holiday in 1968.
Read moreClearview News: The town of Clearview is scheduling a town clean up day for Saturday, May 7 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The city officials are asking everyone owning property to join in to clean your lots and roadways and to clean the cemetery. Please continue your prayers for those on our sick list: Clifford Normore of Wichita, Kansas, Billy Walker, L.C. Carson, Sharon Patton, Dorothy Loggins, Bobby Joe Forshee, Marjorie Plunkett, Ethelene Scott, Kurrilue Johnson, and Johnny West.
Read moreGraham-Dustin Boys golf team members, who play with the Henryetta Golf Team, wrapped up their team season finishing just one spot out of the top six to qualify for State. However, Graham-Dustin Sophomore Eli Benard, shot his second-best score of the year (85) and qualified as an individual. He will compete in the state competition at the Lakeview Golf Course in Edmond. Congratulations Eli, on a great round in terrible conditions. Graham-Dustin senior Jackson Wallace missed the state tournament by ONE stroke. Trenton Morgan 95, Caveryn Foster 103, and Brady Norman rounded out the scoring. “These young men were a pleasure to be around and showed marked improvement. Today’s Regional weather was brutal and shortened the tournament by 18 holes. They battled all day and just came up short. I am so proud of them” stated Coach Been, Henryetta Golf Coach.
Read moreMRS. LISA PEEL’S PIANO STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE ANNUAL PIANO RECITAL ARE: Front Row: John Truitt,, Saige Glover, Layla Oliver, Bevin Mathis, Legend Kincade, Cayni Crump, Rowdy Griffin. Back Row: Joy Johnson, Ember Bachus, Ellie Truitt, Abby Mouser, JC Slater, Chelsey Slater, Mattison Griffin, and Instructor Lisa Peel.
Read moreOn April 25 the Wetumka Hyechka Music Club hosted Lisa Peel’s 15 Annual Piano Recital. It was held at the First Methodist Church in Wetumka. Over 50 guests, family members and friends enjoyed the musicians as they introduced themselves and performed their piano selections. Everyone enjoyed cookies and punch provided by the members of the Music Club. Those performing were Chelsey Slater, JC Slater, Ellie Truitt, Abby Mouser, John Truitt, Cayni Crump, Mattison Griffin, Bevin Mathis, Rowdy Griffin, Layla Oliver, Legend Kincade, Saige Glover, and Ember Bachus. Joy Johnson is also a student of Mrs. Peel’s but did not perform.
Read moreJoan Hill, Librarian of the Wetumka Library would like to share with you their newest book and DVD additions. Stop by and check out something for your enjoyment.
Read moreCONGRATULATIONS TO THE Weleetka Elementary March Students of the Month: Front Row: Landrie Mosco, Raylee Killmer, Jazlynn Kalk, Stryker Powell, Cameron Lawson. Back Row: Gabriella Roberts, Eli Hare, Korbyn Hare, Daisy Kalk. Not Pictured: Jaxton Spain.
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